The Treason of Isengard

Explore the evolution of The Lord of the Rings in The Treason of Isengard, the seventh volume in Christopher Tolkien's History of Middle-earth. Delve into new territories and meet iconic characters like the Ents, Riders of Rohan, and Saruman the White. Discover the earliest drafts of the history of Gondor, Aragorn's meeting with Eowyn, and Galadriel's first entry. Follow the story's unpredictable paths, including the rescue of Frodo by Sam Gamgee, written long before it was included in the final version. This book also features a detailed account of the original Map of Middle-earth and an appendix on the Runic alphabets of the time.